April 11, 2007

 

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Deputy Supervisor Gary Goodnough with the following present:

 

Deputy Supervisor:            Gary Goodnough                              Other Officials: 

                                                Clerk Dodie Rowlands

Council Members:              Phil Buckhout                                             Highway Superintendent Ron Walter

                                    Greg Rury                                         Town Attorney Dave Thurston

                                                                                               

Absent:             Charles Howell, Gary Whitten                       

 

MOTION:            To accept the minutes of the March 14, 2007 regular meeting as written. (Buckhout/Rury).

                        All in favor.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

a.            Report and pictures of the County Soil & Water grading project at Ensenore

were shared with the board.  The project is nearing completion. 

b.            Annual Report of Community Preservation Corporation

c.            Long term care workshop at Aurora Library May 16th 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

d.            Representatives from Assemblyman Brian Kolb’s office held town meeting here 3-31.

e.            Attorney Thurston reported that Planning/Zoning Board training requirements may be

            waived at the option of the Town Board by resolution.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

a.                        Spring newsletter deadline today

b.                        Clean Up Day May 12   10 am – 4 pm

c.                        Rabies Clinic May 19th   1 pm – 3 pm

d.                        Review of Town Zoning Law – Gary will look into getting copies of Zoning Laws

            of some surrounding towns

 

HIGHWAY SUPRINTENDENT:  Ron Walter reported the old pick-up truck is scheduled to go to auction

May 12th.  The highway crew is starting to work on repairing roads from snow and ice damage.  There was

discussion of the town truck fleet and replacement plan.

 

NEW BUSINESS:  School Budget presentation is scheduled for May 9th at 7 pm.  Regular audit of the books will take place June 13th prior to the regular board meeting.

                                               

MOTION:                        To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:         

                        General:   Vouchers #   56-72             $   1,912.62

                        Highway:  Vouchers #  24-29              $ 16,243.49

                        TOTAL                                              $  18,156.11 (Rury/Buckhout).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:            To adjourn the meeting at 8:44 pm. (Buckhout/Rury).  All in favor.

 

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 9, 2007 at 7:30 pm, following the School Budget presentation.  As always, the public is welcome at all meetings.

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                                            Judith Rowlands, Clerk